Carson: “I think Girls is a legitimate second shot. For a brand new show, I think it legitimately has a shot. But who are we kidding? Modern Family will win this award yet again.”

Producer Angie: “I think Modern Family’s going to win, but I would love it if Girls won.”

COMEDY ACTOR

Nominated: Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper in “The Big Bang Theory,” Larry David as Himself in “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Don Cheadle as Marty Kaan in “House of Lies,” Louis C.K. as Louie in “Louie,” Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy in “30 Rock,” Jon Cryer as Alan Harper in “Two and a Half Men”

Carson: “I think Jim Parsons will win and I think Louis should win and has a legitimate second chance shot. If Jim Parsons doesn’t win it, I think Louis C.K. wins it and Louis should win it. He’s been nominated 7 or 8 times and hasn’t won yet for any of his work. Comedically in television, he’s a genius.”

Producer Angie: “I think it will probably be Jim Parsons, who’s won the past couple of years. I would love if Don Cheadle won. I love Don Cheadle. I think he’s so funny.”

Carson: I think [Bryan Cranston] will absolutely win. He’s too good as Walter White. He’s just too good. If it’s not Bryan Cranston, it’ll be Jon Hamm. Damian Lewis is awesome in Homeland though. If you want to keep an eye on an upset, that could be your long shot.”

Producer Angie: “I think he’s going to win and I would like him to win, Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad.

Carson: “Claire Danes will win this. Mark my words. She’s too good in Homeland and this is sort of a weak category in my personal opinion. If she doesn’t win it, Julianna Margulies will win it for Good Wife, that’s what I think.”

Producer Angie: “I would love if Claire Danes won. I love her. I think it’s either going to be Kathy Bates or Julianna Margulies.”

Carson: “I think that Jon Stewart’s got this locked. If he doesn’t win it, I think [Stephen] Colbert’s going to win it. I don’t think anybody else has a chance…I don’t think anybody’s more deserving [than Jimmy Kimmel]. After 10 years, he got his first nomination this year. He’s hosting the Emmys. Wouldn’t be better. The stars could be aligned for an upset, but I think Jon Stewart is going to win.”

Carson: “Ryan’s never won in this category. Of all of his incredible accomplishments, he’s never won host. Jeff Probst has won every year…I think Ryan should win. I think he deserves to win, number one. I think he will win, number two. I love Cat Deeley, so either of those two I would be personally thrilled by.”